UAE
UAE Lifts All Air Traffic Restrictions Following Regional Security Review
The General Civil Aviation Authority removes temporary flight path limitations following a regional security reassessment.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has rescinded all temporary air traffic restrictions previously imposed due to regional instability. The decision, effective immediately, permits UAE-registered carriers to resume standard flight paths across the region following a comprehensive security assessment. Normalisation of Flight Corridors Flight operations had faced disruptions and rerouting since early October following an escalation in military activity between Israel and Iran. The GCAA confirmed that air routes are now deemed safe for commercial use. This move affects major national carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia, which had previously adjusted schedules or cancelled flights during spikes in regional tension. Carrier Responses and Safety Protocols National airlines are expected to reintegrate these direct corridors into their daily operations, reducing flight times and fuel consumption on affected routes. The GCAA stated it continues to monitor regional developments in coordination with international aviation safety bodies to ensure the ongoing security of civil air traffic. While restrictions are lifted, airlines maintain the…